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ALAND DECISION.
Lamar scores Sparks In
t,,e summers Case.

,IzeroN, Nov. 4.--[Special] l.
.snretary of the interior has
,.41 patent to issue to DR.. James
.snmers. of Aberdeen. OAK, for
.nrtheast quarter section "a, town
~ range 63, Aberdeen district.
,,.ars entered his land, complied
rb- saw, proved up and got his
receipt. About the time he
r.d M his sister cemeto Aberdeen
took MP land, and as she could not
,,nober to build her a home, he
nsr the house on his claim after
b,, proved up and it was
,w4a to her land. In 1883
Jaycox engaged as a smelling
,,,,ittee of one from the general
| 4 Office. goton to the land and found
muse gone. Despite of the fact
i final certificates had been issued
i t,,at the land was no longer public
Inain he reported to Commissioner
|prarland that the claim had been
I.ndoned. Sparks in December, 1885,
Ia the claim for cancellation on the
kound that there was no improve
|ents and that Summers residence
|as defective. Summers proved that
| s,ept on the claim every night, COM
br to town to attend to his business;
Ii .Javcox got hold of some account
ook from the cashiers office OF the
herman house in Aberdeen showing
hat summers had paid $40 a month
Oard at the hotel. Summers protested
psinst the admission of the book un.
pss the entries were identified by the
,e,son making them. This was over
ulsd and the book admitted. Fol
his violation of a well known rule o1
ydence Lamar scores Sparks. Butht
ays:
Even if the book were admitted$a'
yIdence 1t shows no bad faith OF
part as his final proof shows
Lbsolute good faith. Summers had
ght to remove his house from hi
and the day after proving up if he 81
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1887-11-11
TRIPP.WAsHBURN.
Marriage of Dakota's Chief Justice to
the Sister Of Senator Davis.

st. Paul Globe z: At the residence of
Hon. c. X. Dayis, on Harrington ave-
nue., yesterday, occurred the marriage
of his sister, Mrs. Jennie d. Washburn'
and Hon. Bartlett Trlpp, both Of
Yankton, Oak. Mrs. Washburn has
been visiting her brother for few
weeks, and, Mr.. Tripp who is Chief
Justice Of Dakota, came on just few
DAYS ago. The wedding was one OF
quiet elegance. none being present but
intimate friends, Rev. Samuel u
Smith performed the ceremony.
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/. Question of Practical Reform.

Aberdeen Republican: The Repuo-
lican does not believe IN permitting
merely money considerations to OBJ.
struct any real reform. 1t claims q 70
hold S., d., the sanctity of home and the wei.
n fars If W the people as dear as the most
aat ~, athusiastic nc asst advocate of local option
hnt mt we do protest against sham re-
t,rms ~. st tha1 only cost the people thous.
ands upon thousands OF dol.ais .;m '.Iivd, the;,
a corresponding improvenieaS'n WIFI
temporal condition.
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GottIne Acouainted,

s'Why, I did not knowthat you and
that little girl had got acquainted YETI
said q Roxbury father to his 0-year-old
son, who canc in from walk on tho ad-
Joining lawn with the tiny daughter Of the
new next door neighbor. eyes, Clara
and I have been 'quainted lots Of days"
said the very small boy. What did you
say to her frstr' asked the father. "Oh,
Clara spoke to me first; abe came down
by tho chicken house and asked me how
many prayers say nights, and told her,.
end then asked her how many prayers
she says, and che told me, and then. We
were acquainted. ."-Boeton Record.
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root on the spots where they fell and
multiplied with marvellous rapidity.
The result is that today this delicate
appetizer is to be found in almost all
parts OF theterritory where, before Mrs
Crooks chance sowing, it was entirely
unknown. :.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1887-11-11
A Popul.. Error.

There 3 popular prejudice that il the
stones Of cherries are swallowed it will
obviate the danger Of intestinal disturb
ance which this fruit is liable to cause.
Nothing could be more absurd than this
theory, and the practice is most per
nicious one, as 1t invites serious infam-
nation, II not fatal consequences Herald
of Health
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Mr.. st. Gaudens has been long occupied in

preparing 6 the
model for this
statue, and made
many changes as
suggestions were
offered or long
study gave him q
better conception;
for he has had two
almost insuperable
difficulties to over
come-one the un-
calmly form Of Lin
coin, the other the
ludicrously unclas-
steal nature of the
American gentle
mans dress. For
eighty years or
moro sculptors
tried all sorts Of
devices to soften
the hard, inartistic
~
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1887-11-11
Tho Correct Pronuncl.t,on.

Tho C0fF0Ct PfOnuncI0tlon.
Mrs. Bingham-I spose, Miss Amelia,
you saw some gran specimens Of arkatec-
ter when you's down In New York city,
Miss Amelia (who has been studying
French without . master,-Oh, yes, In
deed, Mrs. Bingham; specially some Of
them French fahsl Cdats.)
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1887-11-11
.. al l YOUR liyer--that's very pam.

tomS
~, all your liver--that's very pam.
Van nocd not suffer. for help is easy;
plerce's pellsts go right to the place. ;, -, 49,.
f.iend II, TO the bilious Iwellmght call them,
Thsre,s t nothing netter;thev'll suit your case.
Potts ceased his siyhins and oo''sn. 'ne =
let's ,o,,
+. Nor,ore he mournetl his hapless ,os! a,aa
!, "a q het rf, his heart is iishtsolie'
"a MS melancholy is quite forgot
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/. !, j, mew sighed Potts, "I'm tired Of living
The world is hollow, amDitioh.s ; va,s. 49,, .,,,.
"Come now."saia his chAm,i kho" 'l'e '!'' es''ip =
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-27

The following cases were disposed OF
yesterday:
George Thomas CcoIored, assaulting and
beating Joseph Sheppard in the stteet.
Fined Sl0.
Charles Gasser, charged with asslulting
and abusing George Thomas (colored).
Dismissed.
Clifford Dobsnn (colored), disorderly in
the street. Fined $3.50.
Louis Beverly (colored). assaulting and
using insulting language TO Fannie Pitnan
in the street. Fined S5.
Albert Mayo, cursing and abusing Ro-
bert Harris. Required to pay costs.
Mary Hall (colOred). trespassing on ;he
premises Of aud abusing Catherine Reed.
REQUIRED TO giyesecurity fortwelye months.
Lucinda Robinson (eolored), drunk and
dlsorderly on the street. Fined %.
Charles Robinson (colored). assaultng
and striking Charles Schain. Fined $3.50.
Melsira Hall and Augustus Reed, cursiug
and abusing Mary l.. Watkins. surety Ie-
auired for twelve months.
W. 6. Blankenship and NJ. G. Swan,
charged with fighting in the street. Fined
SO each.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-27
worcester'S Unabridged QuartO Die.
tiouary.

Worcester's Dictionary has always found
great favor in Virginia, ana Is largely used
in the institutions OF learning ard in the
newspaler- and other printing offices In
this State. The unabridged edition now at
band has been enlarged by the addition Of u
new pronouuciug biographical dictionary
OF nearly 1900 personages and new pro-
nouncing Gazetteer OF The World, noting
ard locating over 20, 900 places. 1t contains
also over 1900 new words recently added,
together with table Of 5000 words In
general use, with their Synonyms.
Throughout it is literally illustrated with
wood cuts and full-psge plates.
The new words embrace about all that
good modern usage entitle 10 place In a
work Of this high character. They MAKE a
feature OF great value to those who are
constantly meeting in print with recently
coined words, OF whose origin and detini-
tious they are In doubt.
Tbe publishers 81. d. LippIncott Com
pary, OF PhiIsdelphia,) send the Dictionary
forth with ihe endorsement OF many OF the
names most illusuious In American litera.
ture, and that Ii will be well received and
meet tbe expectations OF the scholars OF
the country there can be no doubt.
For sale at SPECIAL prices by Hunter a
Co.. Booksellers and Stationers, go east
Broad street, Richmond, Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-27
PAGE COUNTY.
Luray Goes Dry-A Fight and ris.
tOI-ShOt.

LURAY, VA, May 26.-Owing to The num-
Der of candidates voted for in this county
to-day for the various Offices aud the length
OF time required to count the vote 1t will
be impossible to give the result before to-
morrow. The Republicans had full ticket
In the field. The Democrats made no nomi-
nations. IN Luray the principal interest
ceuteTed IN the corporation election OF
town coupcilmen between :" the dry and
lhe wet tickets" The dry ticket was sue.
cessiu by maiorities ranging from II to Is.
The day passed of quietly with the eX.
cep,ion OF a knockdown between two
negroes and disturbance between Messr..
V. O. Strickler and G.. N. seyIkle, both
Republicans, in regard TO voting another
nan. SevIkle hit Strickler twice in tn
face with bis fist, when the latter drew a
pistol and fred one shot 81 Sevikle. The
ball hit the corner Of the courthouse and
glanced and hit young man named John
Campbell In the back, doing no damage,
however, beyond bruising the skin. The
sfiair created a considerable sensation
among the people present in the court
house green.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-27
AUCTION SALES TODAY.

MERRITT W. CRENsHAw. II A. ~. roses
and other plant. on Marshall street Just
below Twelfth.
j. THOMPSON BROWN 4 co. and SAMPSON
h &ADAMs0N. p. NJ, commissioners sale
Of fifty-six valuable lots In the city Of Man
chester.
FuRMAN TUPPER, 6 T.. NJ. nice framed
dwelling at the northeast corner Of Duyai
aud ST. Paul streets.
X. B. CHAFFIN & CO., I2 NJ. trustees sale Of
farm In Chesterfield county.
II. b. CHAFFIN 4 CO., =. NJ. handsome
dwelling at the southeast corner OF First
and Cary streets.
QUARLES & McCURDY,6 p. W., trustees sale
Of large brick store and dwelling No. slS
east Cary street.
CHEWING Il ROSE, II NJ, commissioners
sale Of premium Broad-streot property.
No. tC3 east Broad street
GEORGE =. yASH0N 4 son. 8 p. NJ, eix new
brick dwellings. Nos 607, 900, 6il, 6ls, 6lb.
and 6i7 north First street.
y. W. BOWIE, 81 p. NJ, an excellent and well-
arranged dwelling on Eighth street near
Leigh
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-27
uANcHEs.Ew NEWS NOTES.
Funerai Of Mr.. J. q. Moore-ofher
Items OF Interest.

The funeral OF Mr. James {. Moore,
whose death was announced IN the Dispatch
Of Yesterday, took place from the Meade
Memorial church at O'Clock yesterday at-
ternoon. The house was flied With the
friends OF the deceased and his family. rae
services were conducted by the rector, Rev.
Jobn ]. Clopton, and the remains were ln-
tered in Maury cemetery. The pail. bearers
were DIR. s. l.. ingram and Messrs. X. u. W.
Reattie. Arthur Evans, A. }. Gallagher, =.
" Wejsiger, aud Captain Frank 6uY'
Mr. Moore was horn In Stokes county:
n. NAV 10, 1927. He was nephew OF
ex.(;oyernor Moore, OF Alabama, and was
closely related TO Mayor Cole, OF Danyile;;
He came to Virginia In early lie, ana
some wears ago moved to Manchester. lie
was well known here, and was for some
time a member Of the City School Bosro.
He leaves a wife and five grown children
VIZ. MIR. llcbard Moore, OF Guslford coun-
ty. Nc; Mrs. Walter McAdoo, Of Greens.
boro'. N. c.; Mrs. Minnie Pearson, OF
Iyuebbure: Mrs. Carrie Guy, OF Chester
field, and Miss Hattie Moore, OF Manches-
ter. -. @,
cond judicial circuit, was In the city ye''
ierdsy. lie goes 70 Petersburg Monday 70
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-27
STEEL" MEDAL CONTEST.
Won I'm q Close Contest by Mr.. IL.
w. Jones.

The chapel at Richmond College was
well filled yesterday afternoon with tht
friends OF the college on the occasion o.
the annual contest for the readers medal
There were nine who entered for the prize.
With peculiar modesty they requested
that their names be withheld and only the
successful one be announced.
The efforts OF the young gentlemen were
not only creditable, but so good that I'VE
out of the nine were required to read again
The faculty then retired, but had considera
Die difficulty IN coming TO decision. tlpor
their return DR.. John Pollard, the populn
professor OF English, said.
=. The faculty place a high estimate lipor
the performances OF all the young gentle
men who have read thus afternoon, espeeiI A.
ly on the performances OF those who were
called on TO read the second time, and tn'
successful contestant gets the mccall 'O'
the skin OF his teeth IL Is now made my
duly 10 announce that the beautiful gold
medal provided by the liberaltry oil Dr
George +. Steel. OF Richmond. has beer
awarded by the faculty TO Mr. IL. w. Jones
of Washington county,"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-27
HE SAYS 1T rs UNCONSTITUTIONAL.

Mr.. Cooper claims that this law is un-
constitutional. He then shows that the
names OF each one OF these 26S persons
have been put into Mr.. Wits hands for
suit. lie alleges, too, that each Of these
persons will look TO HIM for indemnity on
ms written contract, by which he will be
subjected 10 a loss far greater than $4,000
(the amount necessary TO the jurisdiction
OF the COURT. The amounts sold indi-
viduals ranged from $1.5O to $500 each.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-27
The New Hall. ,

Tic work OF putting the opera chr. II
the new hall OF the Young Mems Christian
Association is being pushed rapidy iu
order to have it ready for the dedic ItOrv
praise service that is to be held Sund " a.
3:4j +. NJ. This service will be lei nv
General-Sccrttary C'aTke, and an inter
csting feature will be the twO-mlnute talk
by twenty men. An orchestra OF six OF
eight pieces and a male chorus VII lend
the singing. Statc-Secretary Williams has
hcen secured for an address. This service
will be for men ouly. All are invited TO at
tend
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-27
WHAT HE CLAIMS.


Mr.. Cooper also claimed that the ordi-
nary doctrines Of equity required the Court
TO interpose and SHIELD him from these
multiplied and barassiDg suits, all depend
ing upon one point, while the other side
YVES forced 10 admit that the law under
which they proceeded was unconstitutional
and theIr acls naked tresplsses.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-27
Mr.. samuel P. waddl, for County
THE PROSPECT.

THE PROSPECT,
From all that could be learned II appears
that the entire straight Republican ticker
has been elected by majority OF a"Juf
100.
Mr.. Soubward ran ahead Of the ticket
by about 500.
Reeds Church, Folks of Road, Tom
Uall, and Chadwick's- not yet heard
from will give heavy Republican mpiori-
tie, while WhtlockS viii 20 about - In
dfnoudent. Short Pump will give Re-
pubican majority.
CoLoRFD COUNCILMAN N MANCHESTER.
The election in Manchester yesterday
passed cff with unusual quietness. rnr
only officers 10 bo elected were four c1nn-
cilmen-0ne from each ward-tO succeed
those members whose terms expire the lst
OF July. There was no contest in either
ward except the Third, where Rooert
Harris (colored) opposed DR.. L. NJ. Dor.
sctt, the Democratic nominee. Here the
vote was hut little more than half OF whlt
it should have been, and IN the other
wards the vote. a. VIII be seen from the
figures below, was very SIN all. There was
no interest manifested at all. The vote b,
wards was as follows
Fir,t:
j. A. Faulconer. .-.......'....'..'....'... 90
Scattering. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
Second:
j. r. Perdue. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 60
ii. c. Beattie.. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
Third:
Dr. 7. Vi. Dorsett t........................lj
Robert Harris (colored) ..................lSl
Harris's majority. u
Fourth:
+. W. Weisiger. r......... .................. 80
TOTAL vote Of the ity.....................5jl
The election OF a colored man from the
Third Ward was quite a surprise, and
might have been ayerted had the Demo.
crats been more energetic. DR.. Dorset
was thought to be in the lead up TO 6
O'Clock, but the colored element, or large
per cent. of It, voted after working hours.
There is a colored majority in this ward,
but II has never sent cOlOred man to the
Council until last year, when James h.
Hew lett defeated DIR. BrodnaX.
CHESTERFIELD.
In this county the chief contest was over
the Office OF commemorative attorney, for
which the candidates were p. V. Cogbill,
!. VI. G.. Fitzpatrick, and eX.Judge GregO-
Nv. The fight between these three was very
spirited, and at a late hour in the day Mr..
CogbilPs chances were considered most IA.
vorablc, though no figures could be OBJ
tainCd.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-27

License.taxss due the State, to ruo 10
ApriI 30. 1888, are payable on June lst
These and all other Stare taxes can he paid
IN coupons, which ! am PREPARED TO tur-
nish q. very great saving 10 the lax
payer.
/ give each taxpayer written euaran'ee
Of legal protection, free Of all cost TO s'n.
No tax payer who has purchased coupons
of me has suffered anv loss or harm.
JAMES 2. COOPER,
Oil Main street, Richmond, Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-27
one.rsor the Bap.is, Social Union

rhe Baptist SOCIAL Union met last night
at PiZZlnrs un-tNwn establishment. After
the transaction NJ the usual routine busi-
ness n number OF new members were
elected. IL being the annual meeting OF
The union, the election OF officers was held.
]. Il. Winston, Esq. was unanimously re-
elected president; Nessrs. G. Il. Winco
and T.. W. Gates we're elected ylce.presi-
dents; b. +. johnson, secretary; George
G. JofieIson, treasurer; Messrs. x. Fuller
Patterson. William Ellyson, G.. lllryey
Clarke. ]. +. Ragland, T. Z. Mathew,
and /. f. Wingfcld were elected directors.
At The conclusion of the business the mem.
hers adjourned to the supper-room and
discussed the supper.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-27
Charrotsesvs,,e and AIbemarIe.

. VIRGINIA. MIDLAND JUNCTION. VA, hsy
26.-J be election was for county officers
sheriff, treasurer. county and circuit CLERKS,
supervisors. and constabIes. The Demo-
cratic committee refused 10 have a primary,
and The fieht was triangular as 10 county
clerk, there being two Democratic and one
Republican candidate. The tickets are so
mixed and scratched that the count will be
very slow. Charlottesville elected mayor
ard aldermen. JUDGE Hu hes, late circuit
Judge. ran against Harris, the nominee OF
ibe Democrats, for mayor, and was de-
fpafpd
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-27
LOCAL ELECTIONS.
VOTING IN MANCHESTER CITY AND
HRgRIco COUNTY YESTERDAY.
The Dear People Come Out to Pass Judg.
ment Upon the Contending Can
didates for Office.

There was no election in Richmond yes
terday, but the metropolitan county Of
Henrico was stirred to ITS utmost borders
by the industrious efforts OF the candidates
for county Offices. There were two frll
tickets In the feld-one "the regular Re.
publican," put forth by the party conyen.
ton the other "ilision " ticket, which as
a rule was supported by the Democrats. The
canyass made was q warm one, but the out
pouring OF voters was not very great,
although the day was clear and pie 'sant
until late In the afternoon, when clouds
arose and some rain fell. Below are the re-
suits from the several precincts rs fullyand
accurately as they could be obtained last
night.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-27
Portsmouth and Norfolk County

N0RPoLE, May 26.-Pottsmouth went
Democratic, as usual, and by large ma
jority.over the labor ticket, except IN The
black ward. The Republicans had no
ticket in the field. Councilmen and FIVE OF
the minor municipal officers were elected.
There was no election held In Norfolk to-
day. In the county the fusionists made q
gallant Gght, hut II is generally conceded
that the regusr Republican ticket was
elected. Nothing can be heard tonight Of
the election results in the adjoining coun'
ties.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-27
AcknovIcdgedther Theft.

Joseph Pleas1nts, who is serving term
IN jail for larceny, was brought before PO-
licc.Justice Richardson yesterday mornins
on the charge Of stealing one pair Of pants,
one towel, two pocket.kniyes. two hand
kerchieis, and sundry other articles. be.
longing to some person unknown. VI ,sl
Of the property, however, was idcn' lticd
by Mr.. J. W. Fray ser, a druggist, n his,
aud The prisoner candidly admitted th At hc
took the articles, and the case was sent on
TO the grand Jury.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-27
Medication of CoIumbus's New Hall.

ThtTe was a large gathering OF mem0er'
Of The Law aud Order League OF Richmond
lot night at Columbus's new ball, c"rGei
of Third and Broad streets, on the ocra'iOr
OF the dedication thereof. The hall, whic
has Just been fitted up, was crowded f.
oyerflowing. A good many new member'
were initiated.
This hall will hereafter be the regular
meetlnc-place Of Chapter No. ,, Law and
Order League.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-27
need of trust TO secure Bonds.

A deed Of trust from the Richmond Unlor
Passenger. Railway Company to the Mer
cantile Trust Company, OF New York, wa'
pnt on record in the Cbancery Court clerks
ofllce yesterday afternoon. IL is given tc
secure the issue Of $3.50, 900 Of bonds. The
bonds Will be for $500 each, dated June J.
1857, and payable thirty years after date
with coupons attached for interest at q peI
cent. per annum. The railway company
conveys its right and tile IN all its street.
car franchises in the city OF Richmond aud
the county Of Henrlco.
The state tax on the deed was $3.50.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-27
wiIIlamsburg and James cay.

WILLIAMSBURG, VA, Nav 26.-The elec.
tion here TO day passed of quietly, full
vote being polIed. The Independent ticket,
as far ~ heard from, has made large gains
10 Williamsburg. The vote Is as follows
INDEPENDENTS Sheriff, W. r. Harrell. l30;
Clers, William III. Morecoek, l3s; TTea-
surer, p. T. Cowles. ia; Commonweath's
Aitprnev, b. ID. Peachy, 1a2. Republican :
sheriff, George Z. Richardson, l42 Clerk,
x. A. Wise, 1i2: Treasurer. John NJ. Daw'
ION, los; Commonwealth Attorney. A. q
Prachy. 143. The precincts In the county
have not all been heard from.
ToASo, Va, May 28-The following
county officers have been elected (aIl Re
nublIeans): DIR. r. A. Wise, clerk; A.. q
Peaehy, sttoruey for the Commonwealth
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-27
PittsYIyania aud Henry.

DANymLE, VA. May 26.-In Pittsyly1-
mia county all Of the Democratic incum-
bents were reelected except the commls-
sioner Of revenue in the Third district.
Henry county elects Gravely (Repusli-
can), Commonweatb's attorney; Jones
Republlcan). County Court clerk; Tuecle
Democrat treasurer; Jones (RepublicaO(.
clerk Of Circuit Court; Davis (Republ.cln),
sheriff. and Flood (colored) commissioner
i'm tie northern district.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-27
HaIifax County.

SOUTH Boston, VA, May 26.-No official
returns have come in IN to this hour
1880. The election passed of very quietly
throughout the county. Estimates made
from the voting at several precincts indi.
cate the election OF the Democratic nomi-
neeS, but the exact result Il unknown. The
Democrats may win by 400. They NAV be
defeated by the same majority. Scratching
has heeu the order OF the day at every pre-
cinct with both parties
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-27
EYnchburg.

LYNcHBrRG. VA. May 2G.-Tbe city elec-
ton for Council resulted in the choice Of
six Democratic nominees and nine nomi-
nees OF the Knights OF Labor, four Of
whom are negroes. 10 is generally be.
Iieved that two at least OF the white knights
will act with the Democrats. The election
passed of quietly. but there is a great deal
Of depression among the better classes at
the result.